Current-cycle decision support
Turn confirmed information into a first practice
Allocate a limited same-day appointment
Practise making a fair, patient-safe recommendation when capacity is limited. Review whether you identify missing clinical information, avoid blaming either patient, explain your prioritization, and offer a workable alternative; then record again.
Quick facts
- Degree: Master of Science in Physician Assistant.
- Duration: 27 months.
- Location: Arden Hills, Minnesota.
- Entry: June 2027.
- Interview: in person in Fall 2026.
- Accreditation: ARC-PA Accreditation-Continued.
Admission requirements
Applicants need a bachelor’s degree, minimum 3.25 overall and science GPAs, published prerequisites, 500 direct-patient-care hours and the required CASPA materials. Official program
Important dates
- April 2026: CASPA cycle opens.
- August 1, 2026: verified CASPA deadline.
- Fall 2026: in-person interviews.
- June 2027: classes begin.
How selection works
The program reviews academic readiness, patient care and values-based service before inviting selected applicants to an in-person interview. Public pages do not publish full quantitative weights. Official application
Interview details
Confirmed
Selected applicants interview in person in the fall. Published assessment areas include communication, ethical decision-making, compassion and readiness.
Not published
Exact dates, duration, format, interviewer roles, prompts, file access, rubric and weights are not public. Official application
Who this program may suit
Bethel may suit applicants with strong academics and patient care who value faith-informed education, compassionate service and ethical decision-making. Official program
Practice and next step
Record a first response to an ethical care scenario. Review whether you protect patient welfare, explain tradeoffs and communicate compassionately. Record it again and compare.
Frequently asked questions
How much patient care is required?
At least 500 hours.
When do classes begin?
June 2027.
What is the accreditation status?
ARC-PA Accreditation-Continued for Bethel University in Minnesota. The separately listed Bethel University in Tennessee is a different program.
Sources
Recommended preparation
Physician Assistant Interview Essentials
Build a credible PA interview foundation through four focused spoken responses: profession-specific motivation, interprofessional teamwork, fair clinical decision-making, and reflective use of feedback.
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